An Agonistic Encounter With A Featherless Bird That Had Broad Flat Nails
What follows is a conversation between a Jew and a man who may or may not be the 4th century BCE Greek philosopher, and proponent of Cynicism, Diogenes.
Wisdom Warehouse
If Only Star Trek Understood How Religious It Is
On the 50th anniversary of Star Trek’s launch, a Catholic writer reflects on the spiritual truths behind the show, despite its attempts to do quite the opposite.
What George Carlin Can Teach Us About Joking About Tragedy
The day before September 11th, George Carlin recorded an album called, “I Kinda Like It When A Lotta People Die.” In a week, that album will finally be released. What can this teach us about joking about disasters and our own personal tragedies?
Why Spirituality Matters For Our To-Do Lists
How the month Jewish month of Elul has allowed me to reevaluate my to-do lists, and why spirituality matters for our practical lives in general.
The Healing Power Of A Son
My son scares me: not because of anything he does, but because of what I feel is lacking within me. But as our relationship develops, that fear has also turned into healing.
Make Fall Your New Beginning In Four Easy Steps
How can you live your days as if each experience was being felt for the first time? Make fall your new beginning. Let’s get started.
What The Nazi Invasion Of Poland Can Teach Us About Trust
On this day in 1939 the Nazis invaded Poland. And today, that event reminded me to reexamine my relationship with trust.
Practicing Mindfulness While Cooking
How taking the time to truly focus and take time with my cooking has allowed me to become mindful with my own life.
The Breathtaking Photography Project Inspired By A Jewish Town
See the photography novella, “Once Upon A Time In Kazimierz” by Richard Tuschman and read about the special town that inspired his work.
A Rabbi’s Experience By A Deathbed
Rabbi Matt Gewirtz shares an incredibly moving account of his experience being by the bed of a dying man, and the lessons he learned from the experience.